1838: Joseph Barnett, Blacksmith. Born about 1838. Audley, Cheshire, England. Married Ann Thorneycrot in 1859 at the Parish Church, Chesterton. Son of blacksmith John Barnett (born about 1811) and Frances. In 1841 Joseph is 3yrs old with family at ?Wilderspool Road, Grappenhall, Cheshire District.1. The 1861 UK census lists Joseph as 23yrs, at Old Road, Chesterton, Staffordshire; wife Ann 22yrs and daughter Elizabeth Thorneycrot Barnett 7mths infant. 1871: Joseph is 33yrs, at Church Street, Chesterton, Staffordshire; wife Ann 32yrs. Children: Eliza 10yrs; John 8yrs; George 2yrs. In 1881 Joseph is 43yrs, still at Church Street, Chesterton; Ann 42yrs (born Chesterton). Children: Elizabeth 20yrs; John 18yrs; George 11yrs; Minnie 8yrs; Thomas Frederick 6yrs; Arthur 3yrs, Edwina 1yr infant. Joseph died November 4th 1888 as a result of injury to the ribs (kicked by a horse?). Listed in both Blacksmiths of Cheshire and Staffordshire. Contact Ruth by

1848: William John Bywater, blacksmith. Born circa 1848 in Combrook, Warwickshire, England and died 14 September 1905 in Heather, Leicestershire. He started working as a blacksmith in Combrook with his father (John Bywater - see Blacksmiths of Warwickshire) and then, after working for a while as a journeyman William settled in Staffordshire. He spent a few years in Wolverhampton and then 10+ years in Horninglow - he was blacksmithing there in both the 1891 and 1901 censuses, before his death in 1905. Listed in Blacksmiths of Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Contact Margaret by

CLAY

Abraham

Blacksmith

1868: Abraham Clay, blacksmith Journeyman. Born in 1868 and lived in Ashley, Morton Say, Market Drayton, Shropshire. I do not know where he did his Apprenticeship, sadly. He was married in 1888 to Martha Pitchford in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. He worked on the Trentham Gardens Estate in Trentham, Staffordshire as Blacksmith to the estate, and is listed in 1912 in the Newcastle Potteries and District Directory, (lists as an A. Clay, a Blacksmith in Ash Green, an area in Trentham which includes Longton Road,Staffordshire). Abraham died in 1939 in Longton, Staffordshire. Abraham is listed in Blacksmiths of Staffordshire and Shropshire. To share information please contact Viv by

1858: Henry George Collett, blacksmith. Born about 1858 in Campjordan, Gloucestershire, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 13yrs, apprentice, at 20 The Butts, Mickelton, Gloustershire. See Blacksmiths of Gloucestershire & Staffordshire for blacksmith father George Collett ; mother Maria and brother Walter Collett . Contact Bob by

COLLETT

Walter

Blacksmith

1852: Walter Collett, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1852 in Campjordan, Gloucestershire, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 19yrs, at 20 The Butts, Mickelton, Gloustershire. See Blacksmiths of Gloucestershire & Staffordshire for blacksmith father George Collett ; mother Maria and brother George(Henry George) Collett . Contact Bob by

ELLARD

Henry

Blacksmith

1845: Henry Ellard, blacksmith, whitesmith, locksmith. Born about 1845, Wellaughby, Warwickshire, England. The 1861 UK census lists Henry as 16yrs, apprenticed to Master Locksmith John Arnold at Willenhall. Between 1861 and 1891 in Willenhall ,Staffordshire. he was a locksmith, white smith and a Stamper and piercer. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Staffodshire, Whitesmiths & Locksmiths

1826: Enoch Goodwin, blacksmith. Born 1826. Died 1896, Staffordshire, England. Enoch and his wife Frances (fanny) had a smithy in Wheel Lane Litchfield and later at 134 Beacon St Litchfield. My grandfather, George Goodwin took over the forge after his father's death. Contact Margaret by

GOULDING

John

Blacksmith

1814: John Golding aka Goulding /Golden, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in the Coalbrook/Rugeley area of Staffordshire, England. John married Elizabeth (poss Elizabeth Lowe on 1 Sep 1834 in Wednesbury) and had daughters Mary Ann c1835-1919 and Charlotte 1837-1919 and Charlotte 1837-1919. John was listed as a Blacksmith on the following census: 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871 and 1881. He died Dec qtr, 1881 in Wolverhampton. Contact Diane by

1816: John Haycock (Acock, Haywek), blacksmith. Born about 1816 in Oswestry, Sallop, Shropshire, England. John was the son of John Haycock (Heycock) born 1781 Wheaton Aston, bapt. 30 Dec. 1781 Lapley), a labourer-gardener and NN. John (born 1816) married Susan Dixon/Dickson on 28 Jan. 1850 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. They had 9 children, 3 of which were born before the wedding. John finally had a son George with an unknown woman, who later became a blacksmith and served with the Royal Navy. Listed in Blacksmiths of Shropshire and Stafordshire. Contact Saskia by

HOLLAND

George

Blacksmith

1820: George Holland, blacksmith. Born about 1818-1820 at Market Drayton Shropshire. Died 25 January 1896 Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. Married Ann Wiltshaw 27 December 1841 Wolstanton, Staffs. On marriage certificate occupation recorded as blacksmith, later a coal miner. George is recorded as being blind from 1856. The 1891 census shows him living at 33 Hall Street, Tunstall, Staffs Contact Phil by.

HOLLAND

George

Blacksmith

1803: George Holland, blacksmith. Born about 1803, Brewood, Staffordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 48yrs, at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire with wife Mary 49yrs (surname unknown). Was a blacksmith at Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Contact Phil by.

HUGHES

William

Blacksmith

1786: William Hughes, blacksmith. Born about 1786, Leek,Staffordshire,England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Rickwood Road, Leek and Howe, Staffordshire; with wife Mary 70yrs (born Burselem, Staffordshire). Contact Phil by.

1857: Thomas William Inns, blacksmith. Born: 1857 in Gawcott,Buckinghamshire. Died: 1912 in Walsall, Staffordshire. He was a traveling Blacksmith. Contact Richard by

JACKSON

Thomas

Blacksmith

1776: Thomas Jackson, blacksmith and Spade Moulder. Born 1776 Scropton, Derbyshire. Married Burton on Trent. Worked Yoxall, Staffordshire, England and died 1861 in Yoxall, Staffordshire. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Implements (Agricultural) Indexes. Contact Robyn by

1741: Samuel Large, blacksmith. Born 1741 Sandbach Cheshire., England. Died Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, Church St Giles the Abbot . Burial Date 26 Jan 1812. Probably son of Joseph Large and Jane Turner. Samuel married Mary. Mary’s burial date16 Oct 1785 Newcastle under Lyme. No known details of Samuel's location in NUL or of his trade other than a Parish Register reference on baptism of several of his children. All baptised in NUL. Contact Derek by.

LAW

Job

Blacksmith

1799: Job law, blacksmith. Born 1799 West Bromwich, Staffordshire. Job was son of Thomas and Jane Law. Married Ann Pares 1822 at Handsworth. Children Hannah, Sarah, Mary, Samuel, Betsy, Phoebe, Ann, Jane and Thomas. O ccupation blacksmith in 1841, 1851 census, missing from 1861 grandfather in 1871 census. Died 1872. Described as a railway smith in 1858. His son Thomas born 1840 was also a railway smith. Contact Jeanette by

1807: Edward Marshall, master blacksmith. Christened 26th July 1807 at Longdon, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. Married 24 December 1834 to Elizabeth Hartshorn at Longdon Lichfield. The UK 1841 census has Edward living at Bednall Staffordshire. In 1851 30 March Census living next to Vicarage at Bednall as a shoeing and jobbing Smith. The 1861 7 April Census ; next to Post Office Bednall Master Blacksmith. 1871 2 April Census Three Houses from Vicarage Blacksmith and Farmer 6 Acres. Edward died 1880. Contact Richard by .

MASON

John

Blacksmith

1837: John Mason, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1837, Staffordhsire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 14yrs, living at Fradley; apprentice to William Upton and family.

MATTHEWS

Thomas

Blacksmith

1879: Thomas Matthews, blacksmith. Born 26 February 1879 in Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England and died 1957. John was son of John Matthews and Lucy (nee Russon) John married Sarah Ann Tromans on 11 December 1898 in Rowley Regis. (daughter of Isaac Tromans and Emma Myatt). Contact Bev by

1819: John Osborne, blacksmith. Born about 1819, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at High Street, Kings Bromley with wife Martha 49yrs (born Elford). Children: Thomas 20yrs(blacksmith); Martha 10yrs; John 12yrs; William.G. 8yrs; John (Snr) was a Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Contact Phil by.

OSBORNE

Thomas

Blacksmith

1840: Thomas Osborne, blacksmith. Born about 1840-41, Luthbirgh, Staffordshire, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living High Street, Kings Bromley with family. See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for his parents John and Martha Osborne plus siblings. Contact Phil by.

1850: Henry Plant, blacksmith. Born 1850 in Leeks, Staffordshire, England. Died: 1932 in Tamworth,Staffordshire. See Blacksmiths of Warwickshire for his son Edwin Plant. Henry worked as a Blacksmith in Fazeley, Staffordshire. To share information contact Henry’s great-grandson or PLANTSPROPERTY at aol com.

RANDLE

Charles

Blacksmith - Prisoner

1819: Charles Randle, blacksmith. Born 1819 Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire. Christened 25 July 1819 in Worcester. See familysearch.org for details. Son of William and Jane Randle. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 31yrs, living in Kingswinford, Worcestershire with wife (1) Susannah Ashmon. Charles later married wife (2)Margaret Newton of Dog Lane, Brierley. Charles was taken to court for bigamy and imprisoned. In 1871 Charles was living in FentonSt, Brierley Hill, Staffordhsire. 1881 still in Fenton Street, out of employ. Listed in Blacksmiths of Stafafordshire and Worcestershire. I have some indepth and interesting details of Charles’ life. Contact Connie by

RAY

John

Blacksmith

1864: John Ray, blacksmith. Born 10 Dec 1864 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Son of James Ray and Mary Ann Golding (Goulding). He is listed on the 1881 census (Eng) as a Blacksmith in Wolverhampton. He arrived in Victoria Australia about 1887 possibly on the ship Chimborazo. He married Amelia Brown d/o Walter Brown & Emma Jones, in Aug 1889 in Sth Melbourne Vic. Emma arrived from Wolverhampton in Aug 1889 on the Nurnburg. On his Australian marriage record he was listed as a Blacksmith, but later worked as a Handyman and Cook. John & Amelia had children Walter James 1891-1982 and Elizabeth Mary 1895-1973. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Staffordshire. Contact Diane by

RICE

Thomas

Blacksmith

1797: Thomas Rice, blacksmith. Born about 1797. In 1841 Thomas lived in Princes End, Sedgeley, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. His date of birth is approx 1797. Thomas lived with his wife and large family of nine children. Two of his children John Rice and George Rice both born in 1826 were also blacksmiths. Contact Joan by

1816: Thomas Robinson, blacksmith. Born about 1816, place not listed. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 35yrs, living in Staffordshire with wife Mary 34yrs (birth place not listed): Sons Joseph 10yrs and Enoch 3yrs (born Staffordshire).

RODDY

Dominik

Blacksmith

Dominik Roddy was a blacksmith at Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire. No other details given (can’t find on census). Contact Phil by.

ROUND

Edward

Blacksmith

1816: Edward Round, blacksmith. Born about 1826 (going by age in 1841 census), in Sedgley-STAFFS. The 1841 UK census lists him as ?25yrs, a blacksmith at Crop Street, Tipton, STAFFS. Others listed are Matilda Round 25yrs, Matilda 2yrs infant and Thomas Round 20yrs (blacksmith). In 1851 census Edward is a boiler maker, ?40yrs, at Tipton,Cross St. Sedgley, with wife (1) Matilda 25yrs (born Rowley-STAFFS) and son Thomas 9yrs. In 1861: a blacksmith 50yrs, at Campbell Terrace Birkenhead; . His wife (2) is now Eliza 48yrs (born London). In 1864 his is again listed as boilermaker, at Edmund Street. Married again in Parish Church Liverpool to (3) Margaret Connel, widow (born Liverpool). 1861 census: Edward is 60yrs, boilermake and wife Margaret 43yrs. 1881: Edward 70yrs, boilermaker, at 150 Athol Street,Liverpool; wife Margaret 53yrs. Edward died 20 Dec 1884 aged 72yrs , 150 Athol Street,Liverpool. Margaret still living. Edward See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for his brother of Thomas Round born 1831. Contact Phil by.

ROUND

Thomas

Blacksmith

1820: Thomas Round, blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Sedgley STAFFS. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living with his brother blacksmith Edward ?25yrs, at Tipton,Cross St. See blacksmiths of Staffordshire for brother Edward and his family. Contact Phil by.

RYAN

Bernard

Blacksmith,Military

1913: Bernard Ryan, blacksmith, farrier, military. Born 30 June 1887 at 41 Forgate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. The 1891 UK census lists him as 3yrs living at ?26 Gaol Road, Stafford with parents Patrick & Julie plus siblings. In 1901 he is 14yrs (blacksmith) at 40 Grey Friars, Stafford with parents & siblings. In the 1911 census his name appears as a blacksmith but the whole line has subsequently been crossed out. In the meantime the family have moved to 25 Forgate Street. I’m not sure why his absence occurred but in January 1913 he signs his Attestation form for the Territorial Force ( Staffordshire Yeomanry ) and gives his place of work as Corporation Stafford, Borough Hall and his trade as a Shoeing Smith. On his Military History Sheet his service is for 3 years and 177 days at Home and is discharged for defective vision on the 5th July 1916. Don't knowwho he worked for from 1916 up to when he married in 1929 to Elizabeth Mary Alcock. Children: John Daniel 1930, Elizabeth Agnes Anne 1931, Patrick 1933 and Michael 1936. Listed in Blacksmiths of Staffordshire, Farriers & Military Indexes. Any help appreciated. Contact Michael by

SHERRATT

John

Blacksmith

1825: John Sherratt, blacksmith. Born in Staffordshire about 1825. Recorded as Blacksmith on the 1881 census. Contact Rosalind by .

SKELLETT

William

Blacksmith

1812: William Skellett, blacksmith & farrier. Born ?when, and baptised in Appleby (on the Leicester, Derbyshire border), England. He was in Appleby for the 1841 UK census but did not remain there as his children William, Arthur and Theodora were born in Tamworth, Warwickshire between 1845-1850. In 1861 he was in Edingale, Staffordshire a blacksmith and in 1881 a blacksmith in Stapenhill, Derbyshire. William is listed on Blacksmiths of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire Indexes and on the Farriers Index. Contact Hazel by.

1852: William Smith, blacksmith. Born 1852 in Anslow, Staffordshire, England. The 1881 census lists him as a Blacksmith, living in Tutbury. Wife: Caroline Crossley. I cannot find any trace of him in any other census although I believe that he died before the 1891 census as his wife shows in that census as a widow. To share information contact Gillian by

SOMMERS

John

Blacksmith

1791: John Sommers, blacksmith. Born about 1791,Langdon, Staffordshire. The 1851 UK census lists John as 60yrs, at Aldergate, Warwickshire; with wife Jane 59yrs. Children: Charles 24yrs; John 19yrs; Emma 15yrs. Was a blacksmith at Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire.

STANTON

George Hugh

Blacksmith

1852: George Hugh Stanton (called Hugh), blacksmith. Born about 1852, Austry, Warwickshire, England. G.Hugh and Fanny married September quarter 1871 at Lichfield. Fanny Jane nee Malkin was married previously to James Heathcote in 1861. The 1881 UK census lists G.Hugh as 29yrs, living at Bailey Square, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent with wife Fanny aka Heathcote (born Whittington near Lichfield). Children George 6yrs, Annie 2yrs. 1891 G.Hugh is 39yrs, Fanny 40yrs. Children: George 16yrs (fettlers apprentice) and step son John Heathcore 5yrs. In 1901 Hugh is 51yrs, working at a shoeing forge. Fanny is ?54yrs. Children: step-son John Heathcote 14yrs(ironstone miner and waggoner). Contact Phil by.

TABERNER

Charles

Blacksmith

1881: Charles Taberner, born 1881 at Marchington, Staffordshire, England. Son of Charles Taberner. See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for other family members Grandfather John Taberner and brother Henry . Contact Paul by

1813: John Taberner, blacksmith. Born 1813 in Leith, Scotland. John married Harriet Marston, 29th June 1834 at Marchington, Staffordshire. Children: Stanford born 28th March 1842 at Marchington, Charles born 1833 at Marchington. Charles Taberner had two sons: John born 1856 at Marchington & Connell born 1861 at Trent Vale, Staffordshire. Also, John Taberner born 1856 had two sons, both Blacksmiths, namely Charles born 1881 at Marchington and Henry born 1883 at Marchington. Contact Paul by

1820: John Tinsley, blacksmith. Born about 1820. In 1841 lived at Princes End, Sedgeley, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. His dob 1821. Also living at this address was Hannah Tinsley dob 1821. Contact Joan by

TURNOCK

Peter

Blacksmith

1838: Peter Turnock, blacksmith striker. Was Christened 23 September 1838 St. James, Audley, Staffs. 1851 UK census Peter age 13yrs was a pupil at the Manchester Deaf and Dumb School, Old Trafford, Manchester. 1871 census a boarder with Baskeyfield family in Talke, Audley, Staffs - employed as a blacksmith and recorded as being deaf and dumb from birth. Son of Thomas Turnock b. 1796 and Hannah Wilshaw. Contact Joan by

1817: G.B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1817, Tipton, Staffordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 34yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Staffordshire and Prisoners Indexes.

UPTON

Edwin

Blacksmith

1833: Edwin Upton, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Fradley, Staffordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, living at Fradley with his family. See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for parents William and Mary plus siblings. In 1871 Edwin is 38yrs, still at Fradley; with wife Ann (nee Lester) 41yrs. Children: Edwin Alfred 2yrs; Mary 8yrs; Hannah 5yrs. General servant: John Flavel 48yrs, unmarried (born Rigby,Warwickshire). Edwin was a blacksmith at Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire. Contact Phil by.

UPTON

William

Blacksmith

1802: William Upton, blacksmith. Born about 1802,Fradley, Staffordshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 48yrs, living at Fradley with wife Mary 50yrs (born Licthfield). Children: Edwin 18yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Margaret 13yrs; Mary 11yrs. Boarder John Mason 14yrs,apprentice blacksmith (born Staffordshire). In 1861 William is 58yrs, a widower, living at the Cottage, Fradley.

WHEWAY

Joseph

Blacksmith

1836: Joseph Wheway, blacksmith. Born 1836 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Died 11 Sept 1906 in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The 1841 UK census lists Joseph as 4yrs, living in Bond End, with parents William 30yrs and Sarah 30yrs,both born Warwickshire. Siblings: Ann 12yrs; William 10yrs; James 8yrs; George 1yr infant. In 1861 Joseph is 24yrs, living in Drayton Village, Staffs; with wife Ann 21yrs (born Staffs). Children: Emelia 1yr Infant; Elizabeth 2months infant plus sister-in-law Sarah Jenkins 12yrs. Joseph can be followed through to census 1901 where he is listed as 65yrs, widower, boarding at 2 Church Lane, Tamworth, Staffs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Staffordshire and Warwickshire. Contact Kerry by

1876: Alfred Windridge, blacksmith. Born about 1876, Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshir, England and died 25 Feb 1904. Alfred never married. His sister was Annie Elizabeth. See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for parents, Richard 50yrs (born 1832) and Matilda 42yrs plus siblings. His brother Thomas (born 1884) also a blacksmith. Contact Phil by.

1884: Thomas Windridge, blacksmith. Born about 1884, Whittington near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England and died 7th Sept 1955. The 1891 UK census lists Thomas a 5yrs, living at Whittington with his family. See Blacksmiths of Staffordshire for parents, blacksmiths Richard 50yrs (born 1832) and Matilda 42yrs plus siblings. His brother Alfred (born 1876) also a blacksmith. Thomas married Ada Maria Biss December quarter 1912 at Walsall. See Free UK BMDs Vol: 6b Page:1406. Obituary in Lichfield Mercury 16th September 1955 Fifty Years a Blacksmith at Whittington The Late Mr. Thomas Windridge. It was with deep regret that the village of Whittington learned of the death of Mr. Thomas Windridge, who since the passing of his father, had carried on the business of a blacksmith during the last 50 years. He was highly respected and loved by all. At the time of his death Mr. Windridge was the “father” of Whittington parish council being elected on August 1 1922. He faithfully and loyally served the authority. He was also a trustee of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows. During the past 50 years, Mr. Windridge undertook all the iron work and shoeing for the Freeford Estate. The funeral service at Whittington St Giles’ Church, on Saturday, was conducted by the vicar (the Rev. G.A. Meakin). Among those present were Mr. C. Nicholls (chairman of Whittington parish council), Mr. H.W.E. Berks (clerk), Mr. A.G. Coxe and Mr. T. Flaherty (members), Mr. George Britt and Mr. T. Wallis (Manchester Unity of Oddfellows), Major R.A. Dyott, Mr. and Mrs. G. Wakeman, Mr. Tom Hodgkins, Mr. H. Ball, Mr. S. Dewes, Mr. W. Pass and Mrs. Evans (Green Farm). Contact Phil by or contact Barrie by